Articles
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Education, Culture & the Family
Researcher finds few books banned in schools
Oklahoma parents have been slandered by journalists and left-wing activists (to the extent those can be distinguished) as “book banners.” They’re not.Ray Carter | November 8, 2023
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Education
Oklahoma per-student revenue has risen dramatically
From 2017 to 2022, total revenue for public education in Oklahoma significantly increased, leading to a substantial growth in per-pupil revenue, and this trend was further bolstered by a significant spending increase in 2023.Curtis Shelton | November 8, 2023
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Judicial Reform
Oklahoma needs a judicial-selection plan for the people (not the lawyers)
Tired of the Oklahoma Supreme Court striking down pro-life laws, allowing mask mandates, encouraging jackpot justice, and demanding the removal of the Ten Commandments? It’s time for Oklahoma to move to the James Madison model of judicial selection—the very system Donald Trump used to transform the U.S. Supreme Court.Benjamin Lepak | November 8, 2023
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Budget & Tax, Health Care, Law & Principles, Culture & the Family
Oklahoma won’t promote abortion, so Biden administration yanks funds
Attempting to force Oklahoma officials to promote abortion, the Biden administration has stripped the state of several million dollars in federal funds that normally pay for pregnancy tests, cancer screenings, depression screenings, and various other services.Ray Carter | November 7, 2023
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Education
Once again, career teachers don’t make hall-of-fame cut
Fully 91 percent of Oklahoma Educators Hall of Fame inductees are not career K-12 classroom teachers.Ray Carter | November 6, 2023
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Budget & Tax, Education
Government spending hikes put pressure on private schools
Public-school teacher salaries, already higher than those of their private-school counterparts, have increased by $8,000 in Oklahoma since 2018. Can private schools keep pace?Curtis Shelton | November 6, 2023
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Education, Culture & the Family
Oklahoma educators should teach the success sequence
Gov. Kevin Stitt declared November to be “Family Month” in Oklahoma. Policy makers should consider having Oklahoma educators teach the success sequence.Brandon Dutcher | November 3, 2023
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Budget & Tax
‘Game-changing’ spending hikes propel education funding to record levels
The Oklahoma Legislature and Governor Kevin Stitt have significantly increased funding for education in the state since 2018, with substantial investments in public education.Curtis Shelton | November 2, 2023
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Higher Education
Would Oklahoma DEI repeal impact college sports?
The head of Oklahoma’s college system says “there are requirements regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion.” But what exactly does that mean?Ray Carter | November 1, 2023
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Economy
Despite Michelin, state remains attractive to business
The announcement that Michelin North America will cease tire production at its Ardmore facility, eliminating roughly 1,400 jobs, is a harsh shock for that community. But it is not a signal that businesses generally view Oklahoma negatively, state officials told lawmakers.Ray Carter | November 1, 2023